The Firefly Overnight Endurance Challenge & 10k Trail Race
Join us at the Firefly! Each and every year, one of the world’s most beloved bugs visits Ohio – proudly announcing their arrival with random sparks and flickers of glowing neon throughout the summer sky. Join us as we welcome and celebrate the most efficient light in the world… the firefly! Whether you’re looking to set a distance PR or just looking to run in the dark with some friends, “The Firefly Overnight Endurance Challenge and Sunset & Sunrise 10k” will offer you that opportunity with 12-hours of fully supported, overnight-racing throughout the ONLY trail in central Ohio built BY runners, FOR runners!
The race will start at 8pm, and it will be dark no matter which race you choose! So, even though the fireflies will help light your way, headlamps and/or flashlights are mandatory. Reflective gear, glow-sticks, and body-paint are encouraged. Bring your family and friends, as the course will pass through the overnight group-camping area. Don’t forget the kids! They’ll have a race too! The kids mile will start promptly 30-minutes prior to the “big kids” race.
For the safety of all participants, minors 14-18 are permitted to participate in the Overnight Endurance challenge with than adult onsite for the duration of the event. Children under 14 are not permitted to participate.
Race Details:
- Overnight Endurance Challenge: Starts at 8:00pm on 6/28. The clock stops at 8am on 6/29 for the overnight challenge. Only completed laps count towards mileage.
- Sunset 10K: Starts at 8pm Saturday, 6/28.
- Sunrise 10K: Starts at 8am on Sunday, 6/29.
- Sunrise & Sunset Double: Participants race both the Sunset & Sunrise 10Ks.
- Kids 1 Mile Sunrise Trail Race: Starts at 7:30am on 6/29.
Location: Alum Creek State Park Group Campsite, Lewis Center Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035.
Camping: Optional camping sites are available for Saturday night only at the Group Camp. Sites are approximately 15ft x 15ft and cost $25. Quiet time is enforced from 11pm-7am. Two breakfast tickets are included with camping reservations.
Packet Pick Up: Fleet Feet Sports in Lewis Center (June 26-27) or race day starting at 6pm at the race site.
Important Notes:
- The Firefly Trail Race has a NO REFUND and NO BIB TRANSFER policy.
- Overnight Endurance Challenge participants must be comfortable running in the dark. Headlamps/flashlights are mandatory.
- Pacers are permitted AFTER the first 10K.
- Crew tents are permitted in a designated zone.
- Emergency Contact: 614.318.5640
